I remember years ago my AI stating that "starters are NOT PMA
equipment." This implies that ther is really no such thing as a
"certified starter."

Sounds like an Old AI tale. If he meant OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
then he is most certainly wrong. Whatever starter the engine maker approved is
the proper starter for that engine and is therefore approved or if you will
certified. It will have a part number assigned by the engine maker no matter
what number the starter manufacturer may have given it. Other starters may
work by they ain't legal.

PMA means Parts Manufacturing Authority and is the approval that after market
makers of parts must get to have approved parts legally capable of being
installed on approved equipment.

John Dupre'


John Dupre'